Out There in the Square

Families can enjoy a mix of creative and interactive experiences.  You will also find outdoor picnic table and umbrellas, so whānau can relax, enjoy lunch, and soak up the city’s atmosphere before, after, or in between shows. 

Plus, there are more experiences to be announced soon so keep checking back!  

Play Activities

Sat 20 – Sun 28 Sep | 11am - 3pm Daily

Join us in the first week of the September school holidays for a delightful lineup of hands-on fun in Aotea Square! Surrounding the We The Young offerings, families can enjoy a mix of creative and interactive experiences during the day.

From Tea Parties and imaginative Junk & Craft sessions to high-energy Circus Workshops with Te Kura Maninirau and fun Taonga Taakaro (traditional Māori games), there’s something to spark every young imagination.

Sat 20 – Mon 22 Sep: Junk Play: 1pm – 3pm
Tue 23 – Wed 24 Sep: Tea Party & Craft Play: 11am – 3pm
Thu 25 – Sat 27 Sep: Te Kura Maninirau, Circus Have-A-Go: 11am – 3pm
Sat 27 – Sun 28 Sep: Nga Taonga Taakaro: 11am – 3pm

About Te Kura Maninirau:

Te Kura Maninirau is Aotearoa’s first kaupapa Māori circus school.

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Dance-O-Mat

Tue 16 – Sun 28 Sep | 8am - 8pm daily

Auckland’s much-loved Dance-O-Mat is back – set up on Aotea Square and open for all to connect, move, and dance. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just keen to cut loose.

Dance-O-Mat is your chance to dance like no one’s watching! Not familiar with it? It’s simple! Connect your phone, pick your favourite song, push the red button and cut loose to the beat.

Surrounding Dance-O-Mat, you’ll find outdoor picnic tables and umbrellas, so whānau can relax, enjoy lunch, and soak up the city’s atmosphere before, after, or in between shows.